Lemon Oil

mattacjones

I don't use a ton of this, but always have some on hand. So, Jim Dunlop at a fiver or this spotted in TK Maxx at 5.99 (lifetime supply!) Any good? 

Bridgehouse

The little label does seem to say "pure oil no solvents" which would have been my concern...

steer

Flipping heck - how many lifetimes would a pint of that stuff last ? 

LuttiS

Dunlop at a fiver methinks

antifash

Dunlop 

Bridgehouse

steer said:

Flipping heck - how many lifetimes would a pint of that stuff last ? 

You could always stick it on your pancakes...

Kalimna

It might be 'pure oil, no solvents' but then so is Sunflower Oil. Lemon oil as a finishing product is not known for it's polish. Its a fairly thin, penetrating oil that doesn't really leave a sheen on the surface at all. This, for instance (and a little over £10 for 500ml, a heck of a lot cheaper than Dunlops')

http://www.agwoodcare.co.uk/products/chestnutlemonoil/?combination=227_803&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjdLOBRCkARIsAFj5-GDHZOb195EQji0KLFdvO0zlgzttNuU2uk0Qo68pJj-_L_CLmQ9CsAoaAm4gEALw_wcB

Not sure I would use the TK Maxx product on a fretboard.

Adam

ESBlonde

Neither.

Get some pure bore oil from the chemist or from a music shop that sells woodwind instruments or a gunshop where it's used on stocks. All cheaper and better alternatives to the fancy chemical laced stuff branded for guitars.

Philtre

Neither. Use MusicNomad's F-One Oil.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MusicNomad-The-F-One-Fretboard-Conditioner/dp/B006WPGZAG

Lemon-entry, my dear Watson, lemon-entry.

markv

I was reading about this other day - from what I can gather, "lemon oil" furniture polish is not the same as "lemon oil" guitar polish, and the furniture polish shouldn't be let anywhere near your guitar.

Here's the link - not sure how impartial he is, but some interesting info nonetheless: http://www.guitaranswerguy.com/12-lemon-oil-debate/

ourmaninthenorth

Fret Doctor. 

GSPBASSES

mattacjones said:

I don't use a ton of this, but always have some on hand. So, Jim Dunlop at a fiver or this spotted in TK Maxx at 5.99 (lifetime supply!) Any good? 

I've been using that Lemon for years just as good as JD but at a much low cost.

Maynehead

Dunlop "Lemon Oil" is mostly mineral oil with some lemon scents added to make it smell nice. I use it on all my rosewood fretboards and it seems to do the job and leave no undesireable residue.

Jez6345789

from what I can see parker and Bailey is again scented mineral oil. 

richardhomer

Whether it’s any good or not, that quality is likely to become a family heirloom - unless you’re @HarrySeven.

My half-full bottle of Dunlop lemon oil is approaching ‘vintage’....

guitars4you

richardhomer said:

Whether it’s any good or not, that quality is likely to become a family heirloom - unless you’re @HarrySeven.

My half-full bottle of Dunlop lemon oil is approaching ‘vintage’....

I even make a bottle last 3 months or so on my shop work bench

what vintage is yours ?

TTony

GSPBASSES said:

I've been using that Lemon for years just as good as JD but at a much low cost.

And if it's good enough for him ^, 'nuff said ...

paulphoenix

i use dunlop lemon oil on my rosewood boards, but just what the bejesus do you use on maple boards?

more specifically boards of the unfinished variety a la charvel and musicman?  

Chalky

TTony said:

GSPBASSES said:

I've been using that Lemon for years just as good as JD but at a much low cost.

And if it's good enough for him ^, 'nuff said ...

This. Instead of regurgitated 'internet wisdom', I will always take the word of the man with real everyday hands-on experience.

mattacjones

and I have to say, those two chaps Mr Parker and Mr Bailey don't look like the kind of guys to take any chances

57Deluxe

anyone ever used snake oil on their frets?